One-Pot Low-Calorie Recipes

The grains of rice disappear into the yogurt as it's simmered and stirred, thickening the soup and giving it substance. Serve warm or chilled, depending on the weather.

Wilted greens topped with fried onions is a mezze must. Bitter dandelion greens are the most flavorful, but chard or kale--really any green or a combination of them--tastes delicious.

Look for red lentils and quinoa at a large supermarket or a store that carries a wide selection of legumes and grains. Pairing them with flaxseeds boosts the nutrition of this pilaf.

This vibrant, lip-tingling Sichuan stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes. Reddish-brown Sichuan peppercorns--which are technically a dried berry husk--have a tart and slightly woodsy flavor beneath their slow-burning heat. Look for them in Asian markets or the bulk section of natural-foods stores.

Shakshuka, or eggs poached in an aromatic tomato sauce, is a fast, one-pan breakfast staple in Northern Africa and Israel. This healthy recipe features spinach, herbs and tomatillos. Garnish with a touch of harissa--a fiery chile paste--and dip some toasted whole-grain country bread into the jammy yolks.

Crisp and crunchy lettuce rolls keep this delicious meal diabetic-friendly.

Classic pork tenderloin is repurposed into a juicy sandwich in this quick & easy recipe. The meal is rounded out with a side of fresh broccoli slaw salad.

Pork tenderloin just got even better with the addition of a crispy layer of bacon.

Bottled stir-fry sauce makes this chicken and vegetable dinner fast and easy to make. It's ready in 25 minutes.

This mild-flavored chili is lower in sodium than most canned chilis or chili seasoning blends.

Combine extra-lean ground beef and turkey breast with vegetables and herbs in this low-calorie, low-fat, diabetic main dish soup.

Pico de gallo and cheesy eggs make this quick breakfast flavorful and satisfying.

Creamy peanut butter and sliced strawberries with oatmeal is sure to brighten any morning.

This quick and easy lemony and herb pasta dish makes a delicious side. Try adding chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal.

Cook asparagus in white wine to make this sophisticated shrimp dinner. Try it the next time you're entertaining.

It's true! You can fit meat and gravy into your diabetic meal plan. Each serving has only 4 grams of carb and 2 grams of fat.

You can make this side-dish soup Southwestern, Italian, or Asian depending on what else you're serving at dinner.

Simply toss the ingredients together and sit back while your slow cooker prepares this ultimate spaghetti and meatball dish.

Grilling with a cedar plank gives the salmon a subtle smoky flavor.

This seafood stir-fry is bursting with flavor and it's ready in 30 minutes!